RUGBY TOWN aim to set a Midland Combination record when they host Knowle at Webb Ellis Road on Thursday.

The runaway Division One leaders maintained their 100 percent record with a 4-0 demolition of lowly Blackheath on Saturday - their 15th straight league win.

Delighted joint-boss Darren Tank said: "We have been told that we have equalled the record and that victory over Knowle would see us set a new mark.

"We have several players injured or unavailable but we are determined to create the record and will be out to make sure that there are no slips ups against Knowle.

"Knowle are a big, difficult side but we have already beaten them away so we know what we will be up against. Wayne Pulford and Justin McClurg played well up front against Blackheath while Ryan Whittle did well on the left. It was also another sound display by the defence."

A second half hat-trick by the fit-again Pulford provided the highlight of the no-nonsense eclipse of Blackheath, his second being the pick of the treble when he worked his way across the area before lashing a left-foot shot into the top corner.

Rugby led 1-0 at the interval after Justin McClurg netted for the sixth successive game when he knocked home a Ryan Whittle cross - but McClurg later received a neck injury which needed hospital treatment and he is expected to be out for some time.

Second-placed Leamington - 15 points adrift of Rugby with three games in hand - trimmed pointless Kenilworth Town 3-1 at Gypsy Lane.

It was Leamington's 15th game without defeat and joint-boss Jason Cadden said: "We brought in some of the squad players on Saturday to give them a run out and they did well. We could have won by more."

Nick Mort netted the opening goal on the half hour when booting home in fine style after getting on the end of a Steve Thompson through ball.

The second half brought mounting Brakes pressure and Kevin Arriss made it 2-0 when directing a far post into the net from Thompson's cross. Thompson then added a third and battling Kenilworth were left with the consolation of a last-ditch goal from Adam Sewell.

Dave Inniss lashed a sparkling hat-trick, fired by a goal in the first 30 seconds, as Massey Ferguson romped to a 6-0 victory at Premier Division strugglers Southam United.

Jules Smith notched a brace -including the goal of the game with a 30-yard blast into the top corner - and Paul Charnley also netted for Massey who led 4-0 at the break.

Massey boss Loz Cairns said: "It was easily our best display of the season. Dave Inniss and Jules Smith both took their goals well and Sammy Holland, signed from Coventry Sphinx, made a sound debut in goal."

Southam manager Bobby Hancocks said: "Massey Ferguson were the best side we have faced all season - they gave us a right spanking. They played really well, the only saving grace for us came when the referee blew the final whistle.

"John Kennedy worked hard up front while young defender Wayne Brittain had a good game."

Central Ajax moved top of Division Two, goals by Frank Spencers and Martin Goode earningthem a 2-0 defeat of Cadbury Reserves.